Privacy Policy

We value your privacy. This Policy describes what data is collected when using the Site, how it is applied, transferred, and protected, as well as what rights you have regarding your personal data.

By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree, please stop using the Site.

What data we collect

Sensitive data: we do not request or process special categories of personal data (for example, health data, political views, etc.). Please do not publish such information in comments.

How we use data

• Providing and supporting the Site: ensuring functionality, security, and performance.
• Analytics and content improvement: understanding audience interests, optimizing articles and navigation.
• Communications: responding to inquiries, sending news and updates (only with consent).
• Personalization: remembering your preferences (for example, interface language).
• Compliance with legal requirements: fulfilling legal obligations and protecting legitimate interests.

Legal bases for processing

• Consent: for newsletters and certain types of personalization.
• Contract/initiation of interaction: processing requests, comments, feedback.
• Legitimate interests: ensuring security, analyzing Site usage, improving the service.
• Legal obligations: fulfilling the requirements of applicable law.

Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small files stored on your device to ensure Site functionality, analytics, and personalization. You can manage cookies through your browser settings, including deleting or blocking them. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the operation of specific features.

• Necessary cookies: required for the basic operation of the Site.
• Analytical cookies: help understand how the Site is used.
• Functional cookies: remember your preferences.

Analytics and third-party services

We may use analytics platforms (for example, web analytics) to evaluate traffic and improve content. These services use cookies and collect anonymized usage metrics. Specific providers and links to their policies may be listed here when connected:

• Google Analytics: — privacy policy: link.

We do not transfer your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes without your consent.

Data sharing with third parties

• Service providers: hosting, analytics, newsletters — only to the extent necessary to provide services and with confidentiality maintained.
• Legal requirements: if required by law or to protect our rights and interests.
• Asset transfer: in case of reorganization or sale of the Site, data may be transferred to a successor subject to privacy conditions.

Retention period

We store personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy or for the period required by law. Once no longer needed, data is deleted or anonymized.

Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the Internet or storage can be completely secure.

User Rights

• Access: request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction: update or correct inaccurate data.
• Deletion: request deletion of data in cases provided by law.
• Restriction and objection: restrict processing or object to it.
• Data portability: receive data in a machine‑readable format, if applicable.
• Withdrawal of consent: withdraw consent at any time if processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below. We may require identity verification before fulfilling the request.

Children and Minors

The Site is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us for deletion.

International Data Transfer

If processing involves transferring data outside your jurisdiction, we provide appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) when required by law.

Changes to the Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The date of the last update is indicated at the top of the page. Significant changes may be accompanied by additional notice on the Site.

Contacts

If you have questions, requests, or complaints regarding privacy, please contact us:

• Feedback form: contact